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Dramatic Feuilleton

C.B.S. opens with a discussion of Lucy Rushdon's speed in preparing her new theatre for its opening and announces that the opening performance will be The School for Scandal. C.B.S. also discusses the successes of Max Maretzek and the opera despite the negative reviews from the Herald. C.B.S. also refers to an upcoming play starring Lester Wallack and Edwin Booth's anticipated return to the stage.

In a note after the Fueilleton, C.B.S. announces that there will be a benefit for De Walden next Friday. C.B.S. mentions that De Walden and House have prepared a piece especially for the occasion (329).

C.B.S. mentions that Wallack has received a new play from Tom Taylor and is preparing to produce it within the next week. C.B.S. notes that it is based on one of Miss Braddon's novels and it is not creating much excitement (329).

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